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71Maupeou, René-Nicolas-Charles-Augustin de — ▪ chancellor of France born Feb. 25, 1714, Paris, France died July 29, 1792, Thuit chancellor of France who succeeded in temporarily (1771–74) depriving the Parlements (high courts of justice) of the political powers that had enabled them… …
72Mecklenburg — • A division of the German Empire, consists of the two Grand Duchies of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Mecklenburg Strelitz Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mecklenburg Mecklenburg …
73Switzerland — • A confederation in the central part of Western Europe, made up of twenty two cantons, three of which are divided into half cantons Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Switzerland Switzerland …
74bill — n 1: a draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment; also: the law itself the GI bill ap·pro·pri·a·tions bill /ə ˌprō prē ā shənz /: a bill providing money for government expenses and programs ◇ Appropriations bills originate in the… …
75Commerce Consulate of Buenos Aires — Royal issue for the creation of the Consulate. The Commerce Consulate of Buenos Aires was one of the most important institutions of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, along with the viceroy, the Cabildo and the religious ones. The Consulate… …
76Dal Khalsa (Sikh Empire) — The Dal Khalsa was an army that operated in the 18th and 17th century (1660–1780) Punjab region. Contents 1 History 1.1 Mughal Rule of Punjab 1.2 Banda Singh Bahadur 1.3 Sivalik hills …
77Battle of Dahaneh — Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001 present) Date August 12, 2009 August 15, 2009 Location Dahaneh, Southern Afghanistan and surrounding areas Resul …
78Admiralty — During the 17th and 18th centuries, military defense at sea was organized by five boards of admiralty established at Amsterdam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Middelburg, and Dokkum (since 1645 at Harlingen). The tasks of the admiralties were to maintain,… …
79Glencoe — GLENCOE, a district, in the parish of Lismore and Appin, district of Lorn, county of Argyll, 17 miles (N. E. by E.) from Appin. This singularly wild and celebrated Highland vale is situated nearly at the head of an arm of the sea called Loch… …
80customs — A government organization responsible for levying taxes against imported and exported items that exceed duty free allowances. Customs staff is required to be available at every international airport …
